Instructor – ESL Academic Program

Computer-Systems-Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer-Systems-Institute in Charlestown, MA seeks an ESL Instructor to deliver academic ESL courses, plan curricula, and use a learning management system to support classroom and online instruction.

The role includes preparing lesson plans, assessing student progress, advising students, and participating in quarterly meetings and professional development activities to advance ESL studies and program quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL
• Native or near-native ability to speak English

Responsibilities

• Teach Academic ESL up to 27.5 hours per week.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans before each session.
• Grade and provide timely feedback on student work.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress using various assessments.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction.
• Maintain records reporting progress (SAP) to Academic Dean/Program Manager.
• Provide academic advising to support student growth and retention.
• Attend quarterly instructor in-service meetings.
• Pursue professional development with at least two activities yearly.
• Organize and lead quarterly field trips for enrichment.
• Contribute to program improvement through feedback and committee participation.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Pedagogical methods

Native English

Education

Master’s Degree in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics

2+ years teaching adults

Job description

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Instructor - ESL Academic Program

MA Charlestown ESL, Charlestown, MA, US

Supervisor's Title: Academic Dean/Program Manager

General Summary: The English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor will teach courses within the ESL Programs. The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering ESL curriculum. Along with the classroom hours, there will be a strong focus on using a learning management system and collaborative learning.

• Teach courses in Academic ESL up to 27.5 hours per week.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans prior to each course session.
• Grade and provide feedback on student work in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and monitor students' progress the use of various assessment tools.
• Deliver engaging instruction through a variety of student-centered classroom activities.
• Maintain necessary records to report student academic progress (SAP) to the Academic Dean/Program Manager.
• Provide support through academic advising to ensure student growth and retention.
• Attend and participate in quarterly instructor in-service meetings.
• Stay well-informed with the trends and developments in ESL studies by attending professional development activities outside of CSI and completing a minimum of two professional growth activities annually.
• Organize and lead field trips for student enrichment once per quarter.
• Actively contribute to program improvement by proactively providing feedback and participating in various committees.
• Additional tasks as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pedagogical methods teaching ESL
• Native or near-native ability to speak English

Education and Experience: The position requires a Master's Degree in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field). At least two years of prior teaching experience to adult learners preferred. If the Master's Degree is not in ESL/EFL, TESOL, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics (or related field), language teaching faculty must have a specific knowledge base and skill set that includes the following:

• Language teaching methodology
• The nature of language/languages (e.g., introduction to linguistics
• The structure of English (e.g., syntax, phonology, morphology, discourse)
• Intercultural communication (e.g., sociolinguistics, cross-cultural studies)

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.